Do you like the city beautiful & crime? I mean, crime writing. Give Stephen King and Dean Kootz a lil break and try something new. Dead Odds won the Royal Palm Literary Award in 2019. Find out why. Former Orlando Sentinel Sportswriter takes on crime one novel at a time. Read more about mystery writer…
I just started a website section on local authors. AC Ward just attended the Jaxfest book fair at the downtown Jacksonville library. Her YA Fantasy trilogy is awesome! Kristin Harmel is a long-time favorite author from Orlando/Winter Park Florida area. Her early romantic comedy books are so fun! They even mention popular local watering holes…
Sundays can be soothing. Some semi-secular musings. Here are some freshly brewed thoughts on what this day means to different people. Sunday’s are the last day of the week, or the first. Depending on how you look at things. It can be a religious holiday, a sports celebration, vacation time, family day, and time to…
Heading to Orlando for the weekend? Here’s an ex-barista-shift-supervisor-possibly-coffee-master’s guide to the best bux in town. Partner #1238042. Now if only I’d gotten those sweet stocks. Every Starbucks is a Unique Snowflake. This might just be a blog about traffic. It all depends on how you want to look at it. But the location I…
Local Jacksonville, FL Artist Originally from Los Angeles, CA. Find her at the Riverside Arts Market (RAM) https://www.facebook.com/RiversideArtsMarket/ Last Monday I met up with Julie C. Fetzer to learn about her journey as a professional artist. We met at Urban Bean, Orange Park’s delightful coffee house and cafe. We sipped coffee and she shared a…
They got honey. They got swag. They got bath stuff and style. These purveyors of small batch honey have an interesting strategy. You can even buy EcoFriendly suggestions on a funky foldover Bee bag. 1960 San Marco Blvd. Phone: (904) 513-4050 My friend Jessica and I meandered it this designer honey spot in San Marco last…
This festive brewery has great beer choices, plenty of seating and live music. Also, a great cause. Top 5 Convenient baymeadows location The Joe Espresso Oatmeal Stout Cool retro decor Knowledgeable and friendly bartenders Great weekly poker night I got a growler of the Raging Blonde which I will be sampling and describing soon. One…
Wicked Barley is one of my favorite local watering holes. Beautiful location on Goodby’s Creek. Great outdoor seating. Top 5 Restaurant Takeaways: Beautiful location overlooking Goodby’s Creek Great outdoor seating and activities Friendly & helpful bartenders Intriguing and spicy food choices Moderate $$ Trying a Sip of the Hopeless Romantic I tried the Hopeless Romantic…
Here are some of my favorite local breweries, Josh Brooks. Bottlenose Lemon Street Bold City Green Room (I think they are a brewery) Intuition
Delicious and affordable whole in the wall cafe. 5 awesome curry options Pad Thai is ok Drunken noodles are awesome Nice ambience with a few booths Cool fishing painting in the bathroom Not too busy so great atmosphere for an intimate family dinner
